MBR June 2021
Mountain Bike Rider
Shimano’s Linkglide cassette lasts 300% longer
Shimano has revealed a new mountain bike drivetrain for those riders who value durability. The Linkglide group is centred on a very tough cassette, with several smart engineering features. Product…
My best trail: as chosen by Geoff Waugh
Geoff is the godfather of mountain bike photography. As well as being the original mbr snapper, he’s shot riders and portraits all over the world from a time before digital,…
How to manual a mountain bike
What looks at first like the wheelie's cooler cousin is in fact one of mtb's foundational skills - read this guide to learn how to manual a mountain bike.
Whyte G-180 Works 29er V1 review
Progress is relentless and for 2021 Whyte has turned up the 29er heat once again with the Whyte G-180. 167mm rear travel married to 180mm RockShox Zeb fork.
Nukeproof Giga 290 Carbon Factory review
For when Mega just isn't enough, here's the Nukeproof Giga 290 – a 170mm travel 'super-enduro' bike. But is it 1,000 times better? We find out.
Orange Crush MX Pro Ltd: first ride review of new mullet hardtail
The Orange Crush MX is a mullet hardtail that combines the improved rollover of 29in up front with the extra strength and comfort of 27.5 Plus out back.
This is Peaty’s new V10
Steve Peat might no longer be racing downhill World Cups, but the British mountain biking legend still likes having a downhill sled in his quiver. Santa Cruz has kept Peat…
WTB CZR Carbon wheelset review
Totally re-engineered from the ground up, the WTB CZR Carbon is WTB’s latest carbon rim. £499 per rim (complete wheel price TBC).
Silt AM Carbon wheelset review
Silt's AM alloy package was very positively reviewed by us recently, and this is the competitively-priced £800 Silt AM Carbon version.
Industry Nine Enduro S wheelset review
Industry Nine has a solid reputation for high-end wheels and has diversified into affordable packages like this aluminium Industry Nine Enduro S wheelset.
Crank Brothers Synthesis i9 wheelset review
Crank Brothers Synthesis i9 wheelset uses a front ‘tracking’ wheel and rear ‘drive’ wheel; different spoke counts, wider front rim and thinner rear rim.
We ask new and returning riders: why mountain biking?
With so many new and returning faces on the trails, we decided to stop a few of them and ask, why mountain biking?
Intense confirms UK demo and service partners
If you prefer your Californian boutique mountain bike brand with its roots inland, instead of coastal, chances are you own an Intense. The Temecula bike company has forged a reputation…
Scott Trail Hipbelt FR 5 review
While the beige version of the Scott Trail Hipbelt here is not the most UK-friendly, there’s also a black and grey colourway that would be my first choice.
Vee Snap Trail Enduro Core Top 40 tyre review
This Vee Snap Trail Enduro shares the brand's softest rubber blend, developed for street-racing mopeds and labelled ‘Top 40’ here.
Madison Flux Enduro Women’s Jersey review
Madison Flux Enduro Women's Jersey is billed as "the perfect enduro race jersey" but I can’t tell what makes this specific to that branch of MTB!
OneUp EDC Lite Tool review
Unlike OneUp EDC multi-tool, which needs special stem or steerer threading, the OneUp EDC Lite works with any stem and doesn't require any metalwork.
Madison Zenith 4-Season DWR Glove review
These Madison Zenith 4-Season gloves are a year-round UK bad weather glove using a windproof, showerproof and breathable fabric.
Michelin DH22 tyre review
The Michelin DH22 2.4in tyre is one of a trio of Michelin's latest gravity tyres that also includes a dedicated mud tyre.